Scotland star Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19

Scotland star Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19

Scotland's Billy Gilmour during the UEFA Euro 2020 Group D match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday June 18, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of Scotland's Group D showdown with Croatia after testing positive for Covid-19, the Scottish Football Association has announced.

The 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder impressed in his first Scotland start on Friday as he helped the team earn a goalless draw with England at Wembley - a result which leaves Steve Clarke's side still in with a shot at qualifying for the knock-out stages.

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